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0-5 years of experience
Estee' Lauder representative providing makeup artist services and makeovers for a broad range of clients using a variety of techniques. Ensured customer satisfaction by listening carefully, assessing their needs and applying appropriate products.
- Responsible for greatly increasing cosmetic counter sales from $23,000 to $500,000 in one year by providing excellent customer service, customer incentives, and hands on instruction.
- Achieved sales goals through effective management of sales, staff training, new customer development, and product sales and consultation.
- Increased customer confidence, repeats, and referrals through an in-depth knowledge of products and then teaching the customers and staff.
- Introduced new product lines to the sales counter that were not part of their existing offerings, developed new business around those products.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for presenting and selling YSL cosmetics at Neiman Marcus, predominantly through consultative makeovers
- Contributed to exceeding sales plan for the group in each of the past three years
- Personally increased sales of cosmetics at a year-to-year growth rate of 23%, trending higher than both YSL and Neiman Marcus target growth rates
- Actively worked to develop promotional ideas which helped turn around a business that was down 43% prior to 2008
- Demonstrated effective follow-through to ensure customer satisfaction, directly leading to higher client retention rates
0-5 years of experience
Consistently exceeded sales goals.
- Exceeded 2002 holiday season goal by selling $9000 in 2 week period.
- Generated new clientele while increasing business from existing clientele
- Created and implemented special promotions.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted customer purchases of cosmetics in a fast paced and fully commissioned sales environment.
- Attended and excelled company sponsored training, product knowledge, and sales techniques seminars.
- Achieved sales and pre-sale goals to assist the team in meeting department goals along with meeting Macy's credit card goals and other promotional revenue building campaigns
- Perfected customer consolation while always maintained a level of enthusiasm and energy during high pressure sales events
- Achieved record breaking sales, customer service records and a high level of repeat business
- Effectively managed customer contacts and relationships to improve customer service, build sales volume, improved effectiveness and increase overall customer satisfaction.
10+ years of experience
- Hired and supervised back office of administrative assistants, accountant, makeup artists, direct sales assistants, event planners, hairstylist, and photographers to provide business support.
- Progressively moved up career path, maintained earnings of company vehicle since October 1999, directed consultants on defining career advancement and work related goals and objectives.
- Held weekly meetings to project company goals, strategic plans, and provide recognition.
- Performed market research, planned quarterly sales goals and implemented strategic sales techniques to exceed competition.
- Built clientele of over 6000 customers across 32 states and created referral incentive program and client management program.
- Utilized Mary Kay DOM 5.1 database program, Salesforce, YouTube, Websites, Microsoft Office, Adobe Design Standard CS6, Quicken, QuickBooks, and Serif PagePlus X3 programs to manage business operations.
- Achieved #1 in recruiting, Miss Go-Give award, #1 in sales for the #1 Emerald Division National Area, National Honor Society, Fabulous 50’s Sales Director and other weekly awards and monthly bonuses.
0-5 years of experience
Successfully started as a Cosmetic Department floater to cover and cross train all cosmetic lines in the
Cosmetics department.
- Promotion to Beauty Advisor and Makeup Artist for Estee Lauder Counter.
- Worked closely with Counter Managers to plan and implement special events and daily counter events.
- Achieved above and beyond daily sells goals for my department.
- Effectively applied makeovers to patrons daily to ensure sells.
- Efficiently maintained inventory organization and cleanliness for the Estee Lauder counter.
0-5 years of experience
Continuously met and exceeded sales goals for over three years.
- Helped clients learn about new application techniques and products.
- Provided clients full makeup applications by appointment for special occasions.
- Assisted international clientele using foreign language skills.
0-5 years of experience
Certified in PHD Focus, Application, Lesson and Product Specialist
- Assist clients in creating makeup looks for every occasion
- Achieved monthly sales goals consistently
- Aided team in reaching Tier 2 bonus seasonally
- Largest MAC counter in 12 state region with annual volume of $3.3 million
0-5 years of experience
- Demonstrating a well-executed and timely application of makeup with clients.
- Assisted upper management when it came to implementing task and duties to fellow employees while acting as active 3rd key manager.
- Able to maintain multiple customers at a time and manage to meet their needs to the best of my abilities.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills while educating customers on what makeup and skincare suites them best.
- Completed four certifications test that are required by makeup artist to take to show their growth within the company.
0-5 years of experience
- Cut, colored and styled clients' hair with precision and expertise.
- Assisted clients in finding a style that complemented and suited them best.
- Sold and promoted hair care products and cosmetics.
- Styled hair and applied makeup for wedding and other special events.
- Expanded client base by 50% through direct referrals.
- Distributed business cards outside of the salon to generate new business.
0-5 years of experience
Consistently met and exceeded sales goals by 20% and doubled sales in my area
- Provided makeovers and did makeup for weddings
- Handled and performed fashion events
- Answered all customers questions and kept them updated on all new products
0-5 years of experience
Served as an instructor for Basic I Prep the Skin, Basic II Eyebrows, Media REF Speed Makeup classes and a clinical advisor on the importance of product ingredients.
- Critiqued students on technique during hands-on training applications.
- Conducted class field trips to cosmetic venues for product ingredient instruction.
- Assisted in both behind-the-scenes and cameo appearances on media broadcasted segments on WGN-TV, CBS Channel 2 and You Tube.
- Provided in-house assistance to celebrity Special Effects Makeup Artists Tom Devlin, Roy Wooley, and International Makeup Artist, Roshar.
0-5 years of experience
Answer phone calls for makeup application inquires and book appointments for both onsite and offsite events
- Demonstrating makeup technequies and performing applications on clients visiting the salon
- Consulation with clients at events to qualify needs and requests, including clothing, accessories, desired look and sample photos to make sure that the client satisfaction is met every time
- Traveling to off-site events including Sweet Sixteen Parties and Weddings for make up applications for up to 9 faces at each event
- Sucessfully complete all makeup applications under stressful time contraints to ensure that all clients needs are met in a timely manor
- Maintain work stations both at the salon and off-site, keeping them both clean and sanitary for all clients
0-5 years of experience
Marketed and promoted my business with flyers, advertisements, business cards, and word of mouth.
- Consulted with clients and created unique looks that met the individuals style and preference in hair & makeup.
- Worked off-site at several photo shoots, weddings and hair shows.
- Attended education in Hair & Makeup on a monthly basis held by some of the biggest names in the industry such as Redken, Paul Mitchell, and MAC.
- Provided outstanding service to my clients by listening to their needs and wants and making those come to life.
0-5 years of experience
Traveled to Vail, Colorado and Nashville conducting employee training on product knowledge, sales tactics, new products, makeup application, building the sale, proper brand requirements and Claudio Riaz history
- Worked in the field as a Makeup Artist and support team building relationships locally with neighboring boutiques, stores and skincare lines as partner businesses
- Raised Awareness through social media and networking outlets
- Mentored employees in sales, lifestyle and beauty through motivation and positivity
- Created many networking spa and shop events throughout the year
0-5 years of experience
- Provided advanced MakeUp Artistry for models that participated in various fashion shows
- Took direction from Fashion Designers on looks to provide for multiple scenes
- Demonstrated high-fashion performance in short time frames
0-5 years of experience
Greet all customers, determine their needs, and provide courteous and knowledgeable service
- Assess clients beauty needs and recommend skincare regimens and products
- Utilize strong makeup artistry skills to give one on one consultations to clients
- Resolve clients makeup and skincare issues and problems and create a solid relationship with new clients
- Achieve and exceed daily and weekly sales goals
- Assist with launch of new product lines
0-5 years of experience
Top 3 at highest grossing counter companywide.
- Met or exceeded sales and presell goals.
- Executed makeup for NYFW FW '15
- Number one in southwest Florida region for [company name].
- Part of a team that finished 2013 30% over LY.
6-10 years of experience
Represented [company name] at major department stores and [company name] sponsored events within the DC Metro
Area and Southeast Florida market.
- Provided expert demonstration and knowledge, in all categories, of beauty and fragrance.
- Executed essential support to meet all event goals while building and maintaining brand loyalty.
- Attended [company name] continuing education seminars to stay current on latest products.
0-5 years of experience
Established and maintains customer relations by using a client database system, reaching out to clients and bringing repeat clients back for makeup lessons.
- Participates in the arrangement of special events with featured makeup artists. Books and organizes appointments for clients based on schedules and availability.
- Receives and processes cash and credit payments for in store purchases. Also processes phone orders and in store orders from Macy's fulfillment center when appropriate.
- Shares product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations based on their individual needs and skin types.
- Works diligently as a team member to provide the highest level of customer service at all times all while following company policy and procedures.
- Handles the intake of shipments and manages inventory and restocking shelves.
0-5 years of experience
Applied makeup to cover imperfection such as scars, dark circles and blemishes.
- Helped in giving new and different looks to clients as requested.
- Kept up to date on seasonal makeup trends from a variety of sources.
- Applied different techniques to bring to bring about changes in facial features, skin texture and face contours.
0-5 years of experience
Performed detailed skin evaluations to evaluate the clients skin condition and appearance.
- Provided facial massages
- Performed professional skin care facials and extractions
- Demonstrated how to clean and care for skin properly as well as recommend products for daily skin care regimen
- Determined which skin care products would benefit and improve the clients skin quality and appearance
- Removal of facial and body hair by applying wax
- Sterilized equipment using EPA and sanitized work area
- Kept records of clients needs and preferences
- Developed effective and valuable customer service techniques
- Evaluated product inventory stock to ensure adequate product supplies
- Maintained appointment calendar and client contact records
0-5 years of experience
Represent the Chanel Brand and build and maintain a clientele through applying, advertising and selling Chanel cosmetics.
- Appointed the CCA+ Strategist for the store. Responsible to train the store's associates on the new clientele software and discuss feedback with Senior Vice President of Saks Fifth Avenue
- Granted Captain of the Social Media Team for the Cosmetics Department at the Saks Huntington location
- Scored the only 100% from the company within the New York metro region based on customer service
0-5 years of experience
Lead makeup artist for the short film "Cycle" produced by Christopher Romano in conjunction with Temple University.
- Conducted makeup for the 4 lead actors and supporting cast throughout the duration of the film.
- 8-10 hour shoots with constant retouch and multiple looks for cast
- Special FX makeup included (ex. Bruising)
0-5 years of experience
Maintain records of all products used on customers so that they can remember their look and add additional products to their repertoire later
- Ensure customers are happy with products by following up with a phone call a week after purchase
- Host global events to increase awareness of the luxury makeup and skincare brand
- Work with top global artists to create new looks during monthly global events
0-5 years of experience
Researched on production requirements like character, stage setting, period and situation
- Applied suitable make-up to artists according to their respective roles
- Co-ordinate with picture management and artists to get idea on changes to be made and make-up to be applied
- Applied different techniques to bring about changes in facial features, skin texture and bodily contours to produce appropriate situation and characters
0-5 years of experience
Enhance client's natural beauty and create the perfect look for any event
- Providing makeup lessons if the client is interested on how they can achieve looks at their
- Performing brow artistry with waxing and/or tweezing to shape
- Custom blend airbrush foundation to provide long wear
- Full body custom airbrushing for a realistic, natural-looking tan without exposure to the sun
- Lash applications to add extra length and volume to natural lashes
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on makeup/skincare products
0-5 years of experience
- Perform 90, 60 and 30 minute facials and hand treatments customized to all skin types
- Experienced with chemical peels, Microdermabrasion, extractions and massage
- Apply full face makeups and false lashes
- Answer the Salon phones and book appointments, follow up calls for rebooking
- Clean and maintain the Salon and equipment
0-5 years of experience
- Consult clients with their skin care needs and concerns on a one to one basis.
- Advise clients of all ages and ethnicities on makeup application and trends.
- Clientele new customers for future follow ups, events, and promotions.
- Open and process credit card applications.
- Open and close POS system beginning and end of the day.
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